Entertainment
The entertainment is endless at festival. Enjoy everything from music, films, poetry, dances, theatre and more all for free.
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13th HourMusic The Way You Remember |
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24-hour Film FestivalContinuous film loop showing at the GRAM’s auditorium. |
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ABC OrchestraAnything But Classical (ABC) Orchestra. http://www.ABC-Orchestra.org |
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AbsintheTake a journey through the spaces in your mind which you have yet to see… |
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Academy of Dance ArtsUp and down the radio dial |
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Ada Dance Academy |
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AdamoreAdamore original rock band |
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Akaray |
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Alexiselectronic dance duo |
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aliveContempary christian upbeat singing consisting of well known and original music. |
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Amy Young & Friendssinger/songwriter with a folk-pop sound. |
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An DroCeltic-based, Globally-infused, World-music |
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Anne Marie Church, Soprano and Phil Pletcher, piano |
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Ardán Academy of Irish DanceArdán Academy of Irish Dance |
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Ash Grove string quartetOn the Waves of Inspiration (celebrated composers of Romanticism) |
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Ash Grove string quartet and Michael Bennett, clarinetistOn the Waves of Inspiration (celebrated composers of Romanticism) |
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Audio BlueAudio Blue – founded in late 2010 provides crowd pleasing driving blues with a touch of gospel and soul. The band features female vocals, backed by exciting guitar work infusing their originality into revived covers and originals that will keep you yearning for more. |
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AwardsFestival Regional Arts Awards, Philatelic Awards, Combined Theatre Scholarship Award Diane I Casey “Spirit of Festival” Award |
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B-Side GrowlersTradition inspired, toe-tappin’ fired acoustic music! |
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Badenya Drumming EnsembleHigh energy African drumming ensemble with both original and traditional rhythms |
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balletmore dance studioballetmore dance studio ignites the stage with contemporary ballet! |
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Bellistic! Handbell EnsembleBellistic! Handbell Ensemble—community, high school handbell ensemble |
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Beltline Big BandBig band favorites, swing, and jazz |
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Bethel Choir |
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Big Dudee RooIndie folk rock with a bit of grunge, danceable grooves, and an activist edge. |
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Blue Water RamblersThe Blue Water Ramblers – traditional styles and contemporary themes. |
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Bonnie Jean Johnson Music StudioPiano and Vocal Students from the Bonnie Jean Johnson Music Studio |
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BowerySultry rock/pop with polished songwriting ala Band of Skulls and Kent! |
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BoxelderCome listen to some great Folk and Bluegrass tunes with Boxelder |
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BrenaBrena is a Pop/Alt Rock band from Grand Rapids. |
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Brian MorrisClassical Guitar |
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Caledonia Dance Center |
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CantarteCantarte is a community choir, performing a variety of choral music in Spanish. |
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Celtic KilroyTraditional Celtic and maritime music, audience engagement. |
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Cesar Chavez Elem. 5th gr. studentsWe are 5th grade students from Grand Rapids Public School’s Cesar Chavez School. |
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Chasing The SkyPop-Rock in the vein of Jimmy Eat World and Anberlin. It’s more fun than yoga. |
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ChevecheEclectic mix of small ensemble music, plus a few solos. |
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Chris CrownChris Crown performs acoustic blues music with a history lesson of the genre. |
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Chris DupontMichigan-grown folk/pop, with introspective lyrics and infectious hooks. |
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Christopher AndrusSix piece band performing songs from Andrus’ solo debut, “The Glass Man.” |
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Christy KingSinger/Songwriter with Folk/Rock style. |
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Cities and SaintsMelodic alternative rock for fans of Anberlin and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. |
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Commissioner Walt Gutowski & the Bridge Street BandHigh energy jazz & pop music. We have fun with our audiences! |
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Common ShinerCommon Shiner creates meaningful pop with folk-rock flare and soaring harmonies. |
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Condtion: CriticalCondition: Critical in Grand Rapids to play some metal for the community! |
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Conklin Ceili BandMusic of the Irish and Celts, at home and around the world. |
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Corey’s Rock Band LessonsCorey’s Rock Band Lessons puts youths into successful and functioning bands! |
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CounterBalanceCounterBalance: A 1968 to 1988 Classic Vocal Rock Band |
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Coverstory BandMusic that makes you want to dance. |
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Creative Arts Repertoire EnsembleI Believe performed by Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble (CARE) |
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Crisi and Band |
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CUBECUBE performs progressive rock & roll as an instrumental band with guest vocal |
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Dale OsbornFingerstyle folk guitar and vocals, originals and covers. |
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Dan DrenthThe Story of Strong Men and Vaudeville |
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Dance Network CompanyDance Network Company tap, ballet, jazz and hip-hop |
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Daniel HollandIrish ballads and original songs |
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Dave Wells German Strolling Oompa BandGerman folk tunes with the sound of an old town band |
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Daybreak Church All-Star BandContemporary Christian Rock |
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Deadwood StoneHard rock band who plays original music brewed in the gut and shot from the hip. |
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Divas Du JourVocal Jazz and Blues |
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Dixie Du JourDixieland Jazz |
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Don Sikkema & The ChimesSolos and ensemble arrangements of popular & traditional music for men’s voices. |
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Drew Nelson |
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E-Leesa Gypsy EnchantressTraditional Belly Dance Family appropiate. |
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edelweiss choirVocal selections,, from more than 500 years of German musical tradition |
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Ejection SeatChristian Rock from Comstock Park, Michigan |
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Embellish |
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Ensemble MontageEnsemble Montage Classical chamber music |
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Evidence Jazz GroupPerformance of original hardbop modern maistream jazz music. |
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Expressions Dance AcademyExpressions Dance Academy Performance Team |
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Fancy Breadfancy bread…is it in the heart or in the head? |
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Film and Video |
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Flat River Dance Company15 minutes of classical ballet ending with 15 minutes of contemporary works |
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Fountain Street Choir |
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Four For SmokingRock Music with a Twist of Nerd. http://www.fourforsmoking.com |
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Four LincolnsRoots-based Blues Folk Rock |
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Gabrial JamesA blend of several genres including folk, americana, bluegrass, and soul. |
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Genuine Worship MinistriesBuliding relationships to break down denominational and cultural walls. |
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Girls Choral AcademyYouth choral |
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Glen DanlesSinger/songwriter |
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Gloria CangelosiTales of Visiting Peru |
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Gospel Fellowship Choir |
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Grace WolbrinkBeat the Devil – Sly and Slippery Tales Hip Hop Growl Around Tales |
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Grand Rapids & District Pipe BandWest Michigans own award winning Bagpipe & Drum band originateing in 1968. |
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Grand Rapids Accordion EnsembleGrand Rapids Accordion Ensemble-Variety of music incl. Big Band, Polkas & Oldies |
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Grand Rapids Community College Guitar EnsembleClassical Guitar Ensemble |
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Grand Rapids Community College Suzuki StringsSuzuki violin and cello repertoire performed by young students |
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Grand Rapids Dance ProjectGrand Rapids Dance Project A mixed program of ballet, contemporary and jazz. |
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Grand Rapids Jazz OrchestraWest Michigan’s Premiere Contemporary Big Band Jazz Ensemble |
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Grand Rapids Songwriters AllianceAll original music from aspiring West Michigan Songwriters. Good stuff. |
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Grand Rapids Symphonic BandHighlights from the 2010-2011 season and more! |
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Grand Rapids Symphony |
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Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical OrchestraClassical Music |
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Greg and Kathy Proulxcotemporary folk |
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Gretchen WeaverMusical Tales with Instruments |
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Group TherapyWest Michigan’s best cover band playing funk, punk, rock, country, and blues. |
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Grown FolksThe Most Original Hop Hop Group In The Midwest.Bringing Energy,Information for a |
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GRPS ChoraleChorale (GRPS) singing choral and vocal jazz |
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Half-n-Half Male QuartetJess Fuzi, Jim Molloy, RT Williams and Phil Pletcher sing a cappella selections. |
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HANDMADE!A magnificent combination of folk, blues and soul, HANDMADE! music made by hand! |
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Hark Up Community Choir and BandJoin the Hark Up Choir and Band in a worship celebration! |
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Hark Up HornsCome and enjoy Big Band Swing versions of you Gospel favorites and more! |
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Harmony Dance SourceDance, Party & Stars: A 10th Year Celebration |
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HattrickRock music that everyone loves. |
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HeadFeel the 3 |
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HevansentHevansent: Original Classic Rock |
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Hey Marco!Specializing in popular Pop/Rock/R&B music & original tunes in various styles. |
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HIS Christian Dance AcademyH.I.S. Christian Dance Academy |
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Holy Trinity Greek Dance GroupHoly Trinity Greek Dance Group |
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Imani Singers of Grand RapidsImani performing original music from their CD and foot- stomping standard gospel |
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In The GoingIn The Going is a worship band that facilitates music experiences for all ages. |
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Integrity School of Dance ArtsIntegrity School of Dance Arts- Recital 2010. Dance…with Purpose |
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Jack Hamiltonsinger songwriter performing contemporary folk and americana |
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James F. DunnJazz by James F. Dunn |
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Java JivePlaying vocal jazz standards and other gems in a swinging, danceable style. |
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Jeff SayersSolo songwriter performing original music and vintage favorites. |
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jeffery wyckoff-pianoSolo piano, light jazz, pop with some classics. |
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Jerry NealSimultaneous electric-acoustic Chicago-style blues |
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Jnew featuring The B.E.A.TThe performance is a high energy, pace changing, musical smorgasbord. |
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Joan’s GarageMix of blues/jazz by Monk,Miles,Clapton and original songs by “SweetP” Crandall |
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JobotJOBOT, a.k.a. Joseph Botwinski GOD.love.Family.peace.Friendship.faith.Work.hope |
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John Andrews |
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John LadegastMore Stories I Never Told My Parents |
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Josh Rose and the Founding FathersJosh Rose and the Founding Fathers – Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness |
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Joyful Sounds Music StudioChildren ages 4-14 perform fun fiddle tunes and Suzuki repertoire selections. |
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Jubal BrassBrass ensemble plays hymns, contemporary gospel & classical music to praise God. |
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Jukejoint HandmedownsBig Tent Acoustic Country Music |
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Kari LynchKari Lynch – Grand Rapids based country singer/songwriter. |
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Kellogsville Jazz BandThe performance is a mix of classic big band, latin and other types of jazz |
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Ken BierschbachSinger Songwriter |
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Kent Philharmonia OrchestraKent Philharmonia Orchestra performing symphonic “pops” repertoire |
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Kentwood Community ChurchEnergetic multi-ethnic worship choir, kickin’ band and smokin’ horns! |
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Kevan GrinwisIntense | Passionate | Furious | Intimate | Spiritual | Worship |
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Kevin KammeraadPoetry, Puppetry, Music, and More Musical Ideas: Songs That Need YOU! Poetry, Puppetry, Music and More |
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krystal kleerFun and inspiring music that brings people together |
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Ladies and the TrampsUnplugged original music with thought provoking messages and tight harmonies. |
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Lake Effect Brass QuintetLocal brass quintet performing renaissance to jazz and everything in between. |
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Larry TriezenbergFingerstyle guitar originals and covers of Dylan, John Prine, Norman Blake, trad |
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LeahJoyLocal singer-songwriter performs her own songs and quirky covers. |
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Left Hand DaisyA mix of alternative and pop served on the rocks with a twist of lime. |
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Lefty MaloneLefty Malone-the Gangsters of Rock- West Michigans Premiere Rock Band |
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Light Classics - Vocalists |
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LittleEdge and the MiraclesRock trio with 11-year old lead guitarist playing originals and covers. |
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Living Light Dance companyLiving Light Dance company from Arts in Motion Studio |
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Lomax Big House BandLomax Big House performs and eclectic mix of folk and blues with rich harmonies. |
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Lonesome Canyon Band5 WM music veterans and 1 “Delightful Hot Mama” playing Country/Blues/Americana. |
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Los CobrasSurf instumentals,Rockabilly.w |
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Luke Lenhart Family Bluegrass BandLuke Lenhart Family Bluegrass band |
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Lynn Thompson BandUpbeat, Danceable, Pop, Rock and Latin Groove all mixed into one. The LTB |
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ma non troppoma non troppo chamber music trio |
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Mark Swanson & Tom DavisA guitar builder sings and plays his guitars joined by a great percussionist! |
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Martin & LammFolk-pop duo, Martin & Lamm! Acoustic music featuring great vocal harmonies! |
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Mary RademacherShe sings! She scats! She’s jazzy & hip and swings hard! |
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Mary Rademacher and FriendsShe sings! She scats! She’s jazzy & hip and swings hard! |
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Matt GabrielLocal Singer/Songwriter |
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Merrilie BenthinWest African Folktales and Personal Experiences |
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Michael Fuller-Todd Gibson projectMichael Fuller~Todd Gibson project performing Ambient originals |
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Mid-Life CrisisA ripping rock show of greatest original hits and classic rockers |
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Mike Dean, Classical HarmonicaClassical music on chromatic harmonica |
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Mobia PostOriginal Alternative Rock |
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ModeoPop and Dance music from a local electronica artist. |
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Monroe Community Church Worship Teamcreative, soulful, singable, spiritual rock |
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Mr Whooha80s 90s and Now Variety Rock Cover and origanile band |
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Mr. Picklehead’s Dilly SongsDelightful and silly songs for kids! Join Mr. Picklehead’s sing-a-long! |
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Mustang BandPOPULAR COUNTRY MUSIC |
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Nature LaneTrio of folks who love to play an eclectic mix of folk music |
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Ned RouseNed Rouse-producer,songwriter and WYCE artist. |
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Neil JacobsMasterful Gypsy, Classical, World, and Fingerstyle 12-string guitar |
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Neon GraffitiA high-energy, original music performance you just have to hear! |
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Nicholas James and the BandwagonModern Folk and Americana from Grand Rapids, MI. |
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Northview High School Europe Tour BandNorthview High School Band will perform a wide range of band music |
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Northview Jazz BandBig Band playing new and standard swing music |
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Old Man Worship Band (OMWB)Positive contemporary Spirit filled rock music that will lift your soul. |
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Open Mic |
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Opening Ceremonies |
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Orphan to a QueenContemporary Christian meets electric folk in the music of Danielle Rieker. |
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Otis Blueswell Jr.Old-time Blues |
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Our RockChristian Pop Rock |
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Over The Top Academy Of DanceFun Family Friendly Entertainment! Performances of Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop |
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Pacific Island DancersThe Pacific Island Dancers will perform a cultural dances from islands of Tahiti |
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Papa VegasFormer RCA recording act PAPA VEGAS performs original modern rock. |
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PaucityPaucity has been part of our city now since 2004. Enjoy its powerful sound. |
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Paul Emery-Singer Song WriterPaul Emery Singer/Song writer plays acoustic folk blues and originals. |
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Paul Sherwood & The Rhythm Section Jazz Band |
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PheenixPheenix-Rock Music Spanning the Generations |
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PotatoeBabiesMusic, cake, and beachballs from Rev Charles Preston Smith and PotatoeBabies |
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RakSultanaExperience the beauty & form of the ancient art of belly dance with RakSultana. |
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Remedy BlueA heavy performance of high-energy rock ‘n’ roll. |
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Resurrection Life Church Worship TeamHigh Energy Praise and Worship |
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Rick HopkinsAcoustic driven modern rock |
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River City ImprovImprovisational comedy based on audience suggestions. |
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Rochelle and the SpoilersBlues-Rock with an edge |
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Rocket 8High Energy 80’s Alternative Dance |
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Rockford School of DanceROCKFORD SCHOOL OF DANCE (tap, jazz, ballet, musical theater) |
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Roelof Bijkerk pianist-composerRoelof Alexander Bijkerk pianist-composer |
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Roosevelt DiggsAn energetic blend of Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Blues, and Rockabilly |
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Ryan NelsonAcoustic driven rock layered with voice, ambience, piano and tight grooves. |
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Saltmine CanarySaltmine Canary is an Indie-Pop group that is fun but sometimes serious. |
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Scatterdome acousticCrop circle rock |
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School of The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Jr. CompanyVariations from classical ballets as well as contemporary and jazz works. |
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Schubert Male Chorus of Grand RapidsThe Schubert Male Chorus, The Great Male Sound, sings music for all generations. |
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Scintillating Sopranos- Mary Dean and Barbara Witham McCargar with Bill Marfink, accompanist |
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Seeing Eye Godheavy rock that’s makes you want to move. Loud and talented |
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Senior SteppersAn energetic Senior jazz/tap dance group performing to a variety of songs. |
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SERITA’S BLACK ROSE(&THE; DISCIPLES OF FUNK)ONE OF GRAND RAPIDS OWN HOTTEST SINGER/SONG WRITER SERITA AKA” BLACK ROSE”(&TDOF; |
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Shir Shalom ChorusShir shalom sings Jewish Ethnic music in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino. |
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Signal TripClassic inspired modern rock. |
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SilentBarkSolid grooves+infectious melodies+quality musicianship=good times for audience! |
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SoulShineAn acoustic band that is steeped in traditional blues and folk mixed with rock. |
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Special Touch Gospel MinistriesWe are a Gospel Group whose mission is to inspire through the gift of music. |
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St. Cecilia Music CenterMusic that will have you smilin,’ tappin your toes and making you want to dance. |
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Stephen FordOriginal songs performed in a folk-blues-jazzy kind of way, depending on my mood |
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Steve Anzivino Acoustic BandTraditional Jazz and Blues |
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Steve Anzivino Electric BandElectric Jazz and Funk |
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Steve FalvoStory Daze |
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Story Fix Open Mike with Steve Falvo |
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Story Spinners of Grand RapidsOpen Mic – Bring a Listener Folktales From Around the World |
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Story Spins U-A-TURN! Story Involvement for Audiences of ALL AgesStoryteller Grace Wolbrink and Dancer/Choreographer Andrea’ Nightingale |
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Storyteller David StrongPirates on the Grand River |
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Storyteller Merrilie BenthinOff to the Peace Corps |
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Street TheatreStorytelling with audience participation |
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Strumble HeadClassic Rock cover band from West MI. Check http://www.Strumble-Head.com or Facebook. |
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Susan PickingMusical food for the mind, rhythm for the body, and laughter for the soul. |
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Tai Chi Praying Mantis Kung Fu StudioTai chi, relaxation forms, Chi Kung exercises |
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Tami Helm & MacNaughton BoulevardJazzy Blues & Pop performed by an “enticing” vocalist and her talented band… |
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The Andy Onymous BandReal life situations brought to you in an outrageously hilarious way. |
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The Broadcast UnionTBU is a songwriter-rock band focused on vocal harmonies and great guitar. |
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the Crane Wivesthe Crane Wives are a home-grown, melodic, indie-folk outfit from Grand Rapids. |
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The Full CatastropheFull Catastrophe: A little pop, a little electronic, a whole lot of sexy |
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The Good Libations50’s and 60’s favorites performed acapella. |
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The Jo Grinder ExperienceThe Jo Grinder Experience Rock |
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The Jordan Koller BandThe Jordan Koller Band plays original Christian modern worship music. |
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The LawA stiff dose of country music with a twist, served on the rocks. |
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The Lazy Blue TunasEclectic Acoustic |
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The Legal ImmigrantsAuthentic rock hand-dipped in blues, TLI leaves listeners with more q’s than a’s |
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The Lighthouse CommissionPsychedelic & eclectic rock originals |
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The Media FearWe would like to preform as many of our original songs and possible |
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The MinesInventive Pop/Rock Storytellers return with a new album to the best stage in GR. |
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The Moving Company |
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The MuteflutesThe Muteflutes. Singer/songwriter original eclectic folk rock. |
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The new Spirtual ReflectionsTraditional quartet acapella gospel singers of GR. Mi. |
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The Outer VibeVolcanic rock and roll activity |
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The Proulx BrothersThe Proulx Brothers – Kingston Trio folk music |
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The River City Jazz EnsembleWest Michigan’s high society jazz band playing swing music from the big band era |
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The River Rogues Jazz BandTraditional jazz from earliest New Orleans sounds to swinging Chicago style. |
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The Rockit KingDoes it get any better? |
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The Sanger Brothers BandA boot stompin’ slice of original Americana music. |
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The Sensational Gospel TonesThe Sensational Gospel Tones Of Grand Rapids, MI |
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The Steve Hilger BandThe Steve Hilger Band is a progressive blues band featuring top local musicians |
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The Steve Hilger Jazz QuintetThe Steve Hilger Jazz Quintet plays contemporary versions of jazz standards. |
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The Voices of FreedomThe Voices of Freedom, west Michigan’s premiere, 8-part, acapella vocal ensemble |
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The WaxinesMid 60s American Garage and British Invasion |
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The WeatherheadsEnergetic, Americana music by husband and wife team and their rippin’ band. |
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The WestwindsClassical Chamber Music |
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Three-Eyed FishEnjoy the mystique and wonderment of Three-Eyed Fish. |
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Tim McGraw Tribute Artist Lee CritesTim McGraw Tribute Artist Lee Crites |
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Tim Perry & Jeff OxfordAcoustic folk/rock originals and few tasty covers. |
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Tokyo MoroseBeautiful female vocals over subtle guitar, keyboards, and drum machines. |
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Tom LaneIrish Tales |
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Total Blam BlamsThe Total Blam Blams have been rocking/rolling/grooving Grand Rapids since 2004! |
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Travis AtkinsonBlues-infused rock and pop |
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Trinity ftLTrinity ftL has played here the past 5 years. They are a Christian Rock Band. |
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Trio Claripiavoce - clarinet, soprano and piano trio |
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Union Guns |
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Upstage Crew Blues BandThe Upstage Crew plays throwback blues that are sure to please any music lover. |
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ValentigerEffortless, airy rock and roll in a subdued alt-country afterglow |
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WaZoBiaCome dance, sing, and play with WaZoBia! |
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West Michigan Gay Men’s ChorusThe West Michigan Gay Men’s Chorus provides a variety of male choral music. |
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West Michigan Jewels Of Arica |
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West Michigan Lutheran ChoraleOur chorale performs classical and current religious music. |
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West Michigan Youth BalletSleeping Beauty Classic Ballet |
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When In RomeThe hottest new cover band, playing the best of the 50’s to the new millennium. |
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Wildwood FolkAn eclectic mix of Folk, Celtic, Original and Rock music with a touch of Humor! |
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Women of PraiseWomen of Praise – Berean Ladies Ensemble |
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Xpressions Of Praise Christian Dance/Arts AcademyDream & Believe You Can! |
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Yard Sale UnderwearYard Sale Underwear the self-proclaimed flamboyant kings of polyester pop & soul |
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Youz GuyzProfessional campfire music |
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